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Karen Austin

Nurse Care Manager

Nurse Union City, NJ Healthfirst
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Overview
Level
Manager
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
30 years at Healthfirst
Connections
498
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 649,767 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Karen Austin is one of them.
  • 14,815 Nurses are based in NJ (out of 38,119 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 152 contacts at Healthfirst are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in NJ: $121,000 – $182,000 (median $141,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in NJ: Hackensack Meridian Health (409), Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (362), Virtua Health (349).
  • 7% of Nurses in NJ hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 71% of Nurses in NJ have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed August 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
University of Phoenix
MSN and MBA/HCM
2016
Columbia University in the City of New York
1997
College of New Rochelle
BSN
1995
About Healthfirst
Industry
Insurance
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
healthfirst.org
Office Location
Union City, NJ
Professional Overview

Karen Austin is a Nurse Care Manager, currently affiliated with Healthfirst, based in Union City, NJ. As a nurse, Austin contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Union City, NJ. They have been with Healthfirst for 30 years. Austin holds academic credentials, including MSN and MBA/HCM and BSN, from University of Phoenix and Columbia University in the City of New York. Healthfirst operates in the Insurance sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Union City, NJ healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karen Austin located?
Karen Austin is based in Union City, NJ. They are currently affiliated with Healthfirst.
What is Karen Austin's specialty?
Karen Austin specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Nurse Care Manager.
Where does Karen Austin currently work?
Karen Austin currently works at Healthfirst. They have been there for 30 years.
What is Karen Austin's educational background?
Karen Austin attended University of Phoenix and Columbia University in the City of New York.
How do I contact Karen Austin for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse?
Recruiting nurses typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurses across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse in NJ?
Nurses in NJ typically earn $121,000 to $182,000 annually, with a median of $141,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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